TREE NEWS reports: The dollar rose 0.56% against the yen to 158.27 in late New York trading on Wednesday, September 23, after trading in a range of 157.34 to 158.40 during the session. The pair climbed steadily from the start of Asia-Pacific trading and accelerated gains after pulling back below 157.80 around 21:30 Beijing time. The euro was roughly flat against the yen, while the pound fell 0.21% and the yen dropped 0.35% against the offshore yuan.
Dollar Rises 0.56% Against Yen to 158.27 in New York Trading
The yen's broad softness — weaker against the dollar, pound and offshore yuan while roughly flat versus the euro — points to yen-specific pressure rather than a uniform dollar bid. That distinction matters because it shapes which side of the pair is doing the work. The intraday pattern, with gains building through Asia-Pacific hours and accelerating after a brief pullback, suggests persistent rather than event-driven flow. Whether that steady bid carries into the next session, or fades as it did below 157.80, is the open question.
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